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Novel Update #2
This update is long overdue. But, the truth of the matter is that I have not been able to put as much time into finishing this novel as I would have hoped. I have done some minor edits, thought of some new scene, and considered retooling some. A lot has been going on in my…
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Originality in Writing
My latest piece for What Culture lists 8 examples of television sitcoms that had an episode where a baby was born on an elevator. Truth be told, it has happened more than eight times. I did the research. The heart of the issue here is not silliness of the circumstances that lead pregnant women in…
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My First Piece for What Culture
I’m excited to report that I was recently accepted as a contributor to What Culture! I applied last week, citing my recent blog entry on dystopian movies worthy of remakes as an example of the kind of pieces I’d be contributing. My first piece is titled “5 Seinfeld Spin-Offs You Wish Had Happened”, here is a…
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On The Lad-Lit Genre
If I were asked what genre my novel-in-progress could be described as, my instinct would be to say “lad-lit.” It sort of fits, according to this definition: n. A literary genre that features books written by men and focusing on young, male characters, particularly those who are selfish, insensitive, and afraid of commitment. This may…
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On J.K. Rowling
It’s been an interesting few days since it was revealed that J.K. Rowling wrote a crime novel (that was published a few months ago) under a pseudonym. Well, you don’t get breaking book news like this very often, but The Independent reported last night that J.K. Rowling revealed The Cuckoo’s Calling, a crime novel published this April, was…
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Thoughts on Writing: Movies About Novelists
As an aspiring novelist, I recently couldn’t help thinking about movies about novelists. I’ve picked my favorites of them, and added some thoughts on writing that each movie got me thinking about.
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Five Dystopian Movies Worthy of Remakes
Classic dystopian novels and films are great candidates for fresh film adaptations. Movie remakes and reboots are more commonplace now simply because we have the the potential to do things better. Of course, sometimes that potential is wasted. Neither Tim Burton’s Planet of the Apes remake, or the 2011 Rise of the Planet of the…
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Five Films I Wish Were Based On Novels
Many of the best films are based on novels, in my opinion. As an aspiring novelist, I have firsthand experience with the struggles of character development. Since I’ve been writing my first novel, character development (or lack thereof) is one of the things I take note of in any film I see. Of course, there…
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I Really Like This Book Cover Design
As I work towards finishing my own novel, I have to say I can’t help thinking about details I shouldn’t be concerned with, particularly the book cover. Anticipating that I will likely self-publish my novel, all creative designs will be in my court. So, I guess thinking about such things is okay, if it doesn’t…
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Novel Update #1
The thing is, while this may be the first update on the progress of my novel, I should say it has been a work in progress for nearly two years now. Several things have kept me from finishing it, but perhaps the most significant reason is that I don’t write full time. I have a…
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